Major Metaverse Upgrade

This Week's Low-Down:

• 🚀 Decentraland’s New Desktop Client to Enhance Visuals and Performance

• 🔗 Susan Kare's 'Esc Keys' NFT-Linked Artworks Debut at Frieze London

• 👀 Guild of Guardians to Introduce Two New Characters in Its First Expansion

• CryptoPunks Keep Hold on Luxury World as Other Degen Brands Fade (Decrypt)

• GR1D Network Brings Web3 Gaming Credits to Amazon (NFT Plazas)

• Telegram To Expand Gifts into Tradable NFTs Amid Market Dip (Bitcolumnist)

• NFTs Weekly Sales Volumes Hit Highest Level Since August (Cointelegraph)

• Fight League: Survivor to Launch Fighter NFT Mint on Ronin (NFT Plazas)

• CrazyMeme: The Fairest Meme Launch Platform Using Dutch Auctions! A Massive Airdrop is Now Live! (Bitcolumnist)

• Moongate Launches New Rewards Program and NFT Collection (Blockchain News)

• Magic Eden & Ubisoft Join Forces for 'Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E.' NFT Drop (PlayToEarn)

• $56.3M CryptoPunk NFT Sale Raises Eyebrows, Community Suspects Marketing Stunt (Cryptonews)

• SUI Surpasses $1.8 Mark Amid Warnings of Rising NFT Scams (Bitcolumnist)

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Decentraland’s New Desktop Client to Enhance Visuals and Performance

On October 22, Decentraland will release an upgraded desktop client with enhanced visuals and improved performance, transitioning from its current browser-based setup.

• Decentraland's upgrade focuses on social interactions, integrating a new quest and badge system to boost community engagement.

• With enhanced graphics and interactive capabilities, the update aims to deepen player immersion.

• The metaverse will soon be able to accommodate twice as many users, which is essential for hosting major events like the annual music festival.4

• Users can also anticipate VR integration (though such plans are still in the early stages).

Susan Kare's 'Esc Keys' NFT-Linked Artworks Debut at Frieze London

Susan Kare (known for her pioneering graphic design for Apple) has debuted a new art collection paired with NFTs called 'Esc Keys' at Asprey Studio for Frieze London.

• The collection showcases nine silver keyboard keys adorned with pixel art icons, demonstrating Kare's enduring influence in design, from the iconic Happy Mac to the Microsoft Windows Solitaire deck.

• Each piece in Esc Keys serves multiple functions. It is designed to be used as necklace pendants, wall art, or functional keyboard keys—each of which is NFT-linked for digital presence.

• Kare describes the artwork as symbolic reminders of life beyond the keyboard, aiming to integrate high craftsmanship with pixelated art, reflecting on the challenges of translating digital art into physical forms.

• Asprey Studio plans to expand its Web3 offerings through exclusive, token-gated memberships in the future.

Guild of Guardians to Introduce Two New Characters in Its First Expansion

Guild of Guardians recently announced its first expansion—the Frostmire—introducing two legendary guardians and a new icy environment on October 16.

• The expansion will feature Lisca (a ranged hunter) and Dolvir (a warrior-style guardian), equipped with unique abilities and available for acquisition through the Altar of Sacrifice.

• Frostmire will immerse players in a snowy landscape with mountains and frozen plains, deepening the game's lore and challenges.

• It includes new enemies, level-7 equipment for stronger combat capabilities, and a limited event for competitive players.

• Guild of Guardians also plans to add new regions and content every four to six months, aiming to maintain player engagement and balance the game's development.

Today's edition was written by Leah Alger

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